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Jerky vs. Corn chips — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Jerky and Corn chips

  • Jerky has more Zinc, Iron, Vitamin B12, Folate, Phosphorus, and Choline, however, Corn chips are higher in Vitamin E.
  • Jerky covers your daily Sodium needs 68% more than Corn chips.
  • Corn chips have less Cholesterol.

Food varieties used in this article are Snacks, beef jerky, chopped and formed and Snacks, corn-based, extruded, chips, plain.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Jerky
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Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 36% 6% 53% 203% 76% 221% 174% 271% 14% 58%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 51% 41% 13% 45% 34% 35% 83% 67% 43% 41%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +314.6%
Contains more IronIron +351.7%
Contains more CopperCopper +124.8%
Contains more ZincZinc +528.7%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +109.8%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +40.8%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +41.2%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +590%
Contains less SodiumSodium -75.3%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +200%

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Jerky
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Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 9.8% 9% 39% 33% 32% 9.8% 41% 124% 5.8% 101% 60%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 4.1% 145% 0% 12% 18% 16% 11% 39% 0% 16% 6% 6.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +227.7%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +82.1%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +105.7%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +1575%
Contains more CholineCholine +801.7%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +1375.5%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +16.6%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +173.9%
~equal in Vitamin C ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin B6 ~0.167mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
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33% 26% 11% 23% 7%
Protein: 33.2 g
Fats: 25.6 g
Carbs: 11 g
Water: 23.36 g
Other: 6.84 g
6% 33% 57% 3%
Protein: 6.17 g
Fats: 33.36 g
Carbs: 56.9 g
Water: 1.07 g
Other: 2.5 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +438.1%
Contains more WaterWater +2083.2%
Contains more OtherOther +173.6%
Contains more FatsFats +30.3%
Contains more CarbsCarbs +417.3%

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Jerky
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47% 49% 4%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 10.85 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 11.305 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 1.011 g
14% 31% 55%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.331 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 9.134 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 16.438 g
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +23.8%
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -60.1%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +1525.9%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Jerky Corn chips
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in vitamins ok
Lower in Cholesterol ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in price ok

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Jerky Corn chips Opinion
Calories 410kcal 538kcal Corn chips
Protein 33.2g 6.17g Jerky
Fats 25.6g 33.36g Corn chips
Net carbs 9.2g 52.9g Corn chips
Carbs 11g 56.9g Corn chips
Cholesterol 48mg 0mg Corn chips
Vitamin D 11IU 0IU Jerky
Magnesium 51mg 72mg Corn chips
Calcium 20mg 138mg Corn chips
Potassium 597mg 144mg Jerky
Iron 5.42mg 1.2mg Jerky
Sugar 9g 0.27g Corn chips
Fiber 1.8g 4g Corn chips
Copper 0.227mg 0.101mg Jerky
Zinc 8.11mg 1.29mg Jerky
Starch 51.36g Corn chips
Phosphorus 407mg 194mg Jerky
Sodium 2081mg 514mg Corn chips
Vitamin A 0IU 69IU Corn chips
Vitamin A 0µg 3µg Corn chips
Vitamin E 0.49mg 7.23mg Corn chips
Vitamin D 0.3µg 0µg Jerky
Manganese 0.111mg 0.333mg Corn chips
Selenium 10.7µg 7.6µg Jerky
Vitamin B1 0.154mg 0.047mg Jerky
Vitamin B2 0.142mg 0.078mg Jerky
Vitamin B3 1.732mg 0.842mg Jerky
Vitamin B5 0.163mg 0.19mg Corn chips
Vitamin B6 0.179mg 0.167mg Jerky
Vitamin B12 0.99µg 0µg Jerky
Vitamin K 2.3µg 6.3µg Corn chips
Folate 134µg 8µg Jerky
Trans Fat 0.088g Jerky
Choline 109.1mg 12.1mg Jerky
Saturated Fat 10.85g 4.331g Corn chips
Monounsaturated Fat 11.305g 9.134g Jerky
Polyunsaturated fat 1.011g 16.438g Corn chips
Tryptophan 0.046mg Corn chips
Threonine 0.246mg Corn chips
Isoleucine 0.235mg Corn chips
Leucine 0.803mg Corn chips
Lysine 0.185mg Corn chips
Methionine 0.137mg Corn chips
Phenylalanine 0.322mg Corn chips
Valine 0.331mg Corn chips
Histidine 0.2mg Corn chips
Omega-3 - EPA 0g 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-3 - ALA 0.264g Corn chips
Omega-3 - Eicosatrienoic acid 0.006g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.013g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.007g Corn chips
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 16.036g Corn chips

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Jerky Corn chips
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
36%
Jerky
21%
Corn chips
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
111%
Jerky
45%
Corn chips

Comparison summary

Which food is richer in minerals?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in minerals
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Jerky
Jerky is lower in glycemic index (difference - 42)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Jerky
Jerky is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 48mg)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Sugar (difference - 8.73g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Corn chips
Corn chips contains less Sodium (difference - 1567mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Corn chips
Corn chips is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 6.519g)
Which food is cheaper?
Corn chips
Corn chips is cheaper (difference - $4)

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Jerky - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167536/nutrients
  2. Corn chips - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/167537/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.